Cosmetology

Cosmetology

Associate in Applied Science Degree
A55140

The Cosmetology curriculum is designed to provide competency-based knowledge, scientific/artistic principles, and hands-on fundamentals associated with the cosmetology industry. The curriculum provides a simulated salon environment which enables students to develop manipulative skills.

Graduates should qualify to sit for the State Board of Cosmetic Arts examination. Upon successfully passing the State Board exam, graduates will be issued a license. Employment is available in beauty salons and related businesses.

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE

A55140

Hours

Prefix

Course #

Course Title

Class

Lab

Credit

FIRST SEMESTER

ACA

115

Success &Study Skills

0

2

1

COS

111

Cosmetology Concepts I

4

0

4

COS

112

Salon I

0

24

8

ENG

111

Writing and Inquiry

3

0

3

7

26

16

SECOND SEMESTER

COS

113

Cosmetology Concepts II

4

0

4

COS

114

Salon II

0

24

8

ENG

115

Oral Communications

3

0

3

7

24

15

THIRD SEMESTER

CIS

113

Computer Basics*

0

2

1

COS

115

Cosmetology Concepts III

4

0

4

COS

116

Salon III

0

12

4

4

14

9

FOURTH SEMESTER

COS

117

Cosmetology Concepts IV

2

0

2

COS

118

Salon IV

0

21

7

MAT

110

Math Measurement & Literacy

2

2

3

4

23

12

FIFTH SEMESTER

Humanities/Fine Arts Elective**

3

0

3

Social/Behavioral Science Elective***

3

0

3

Cosmetology Elective hours ****

8

14

*Students may substitute one of the following courses for CIS-113

CIS

110

Introduction to Computers

2

2

3

CIS

111

Basic PC Literacy

1

2

2

**The Humanities/Fine Arts elective must be chosen from the following:

ART

111

Art Appreciation

3

0

3

ART

114

Art History Survey I

3

0

3

ART

115

Art History Survey II

3

0

3

ART

116

Survey of American Art

3

0

3

DRA

111

Theatre Appreciation

3

0

3

HUM

121

The Nature of America

3

0

3

HUM

122

Southern Culture

3

0

3

MUS

110

Music Appreciation

3

0

3

MUS

112

Introduction to Jazz

3

0

3

MUS

210

History of Rock Music

3

0

3

REL

110

World Religions

3

0

3

REL

211

Introduction to Old Testament

3

0

3

REL

212

Introduction to New Testament

3

0

3

***The Social/Behavioral Science elective must be chosen from the following:

HIS

121

Western Civilization I

3

0

3

HIS

122

Western Civilization II

3

0

3

HIS

131

American History I

3

0

3

HIS

132

American History II

3

0

3

PSY

150

General Psychology

3

0

3

SOC

210

Introduction to Sociology

3

0

3

SOC

220

Social Problems

3

0

3

****Choose eight (8) cosmetology elective hours from the following:

COS

119

Esthetics Concepts I

2

0

2

COS

121

Manicuring/Nail Technology

4

6

6

COS

223

Contemporary Hair Coloring

1

3

2

COS

224

Trichology and Chemistry

1

3

2

COS

240

Contemporary Design

1

3

2

COS

260

Design Applications

1

3

2

COS

271

Instructor Concepts I

5

0

5

COS

272

Instructor Practicum I

0

21

7

COS

273

Instructor Concepts II

5

0

5

COS

274

Instructor Practicum II

0

21

7

Note: Students without State Board License cannot enroll in COS 271-274 until they have completed COS 111-118.

This program may be completed on a part-time basis by completing the following courses:

COS

111AB

Cosmetology Concepts I

2

0

2

COS

111BB

Cosmetology Concepts I

2

0

2

COS

112AB

Salon I

0

12

4

COS

112BB

Salon I

0

12

4

COS

113AB

Cosmetology Concepts II

2

0

2

COS

113BB

Cosmetology Concepts II

2

0

2

COS

114AB

Salon II

0

12

4

COS

114BB

Salon II

0

12

4

COS

115AB

Cosmetology Concepts III

2

0

2

COS

115BB

Cosmetology Concepts III

2

0

2

COS

116AB

Salon III

0

6

2

COS

116BB

Salon III

0

6

2

COS

260

Design Applications

1

3

2

TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS CREDIT: 34

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